Is MetaTrader 5 free?

The MetaTrader 5 platform is free to download, but you'll need to open an account with AvaTrade in order to perform trades or practice on a demo account.

Is MetaTrader 5 good for beginners?

A beginner should consider starting with Metatrader 4, which is more basic and easy to master, and switch to Metatrader 5 after gaining some experience.

Trading withMetaTrader 5

MT5 is a state-of-the-art, multi-functional platform that boasts advanced auto trading systems, technical tools and copy trading. MetaTrader 5 is designed to accommodate advanced trading across a wider selection of asset classes than its predecessor, MetaTrader 5. Feature-rich, it boasts advanced tools, and offers superior execution.

Meet MetaTrader 5

More indicators, more market orders, more instruments – MT5 provides the professional trader with everything they need to succeed in today’s dynamic markets. Yet, the similar layout ensures a smooth transition from the market benchmark, the MT4.

Open a
real account

and select MetaTrader 5 as your platform

Deposit a
minimum of
Fund your account to enter the markets

Download
MetaTrader 5
and log in with your credentials

MetaTrader 5 Supports:

Expert Advisors (EAs)
Custom Indicators
Scripts
Libraries

MetaTrader 5 Support

Web

ios

Android

Windows

Why Use AvaTrade MetaTrader 5?

The most powerful platform in the world
Open an account to trade with competitive spreads on arguably the world’s most powerful and advanced platform.

Analytic abilities
MT5 platform offers a wealth of powerful analytical tools on multiple, flexible and interactive charts.

Easy accessibility
Access MT5 with ease from your PC, iOS or Android devices, as well as directly on the web.

MetaTrader 5 expert advisors
Create your own algorithmic hands-free or automated trading robots or download them from the store.

Secure
MT5 offers a high-level of security. All data transfers are compressed and encrypted based on 128-bit keys.

More assets, more opportunities
MT5 offers an unlimited choice of shares, commodity, index and ETF CFDs, as well as Forex and Cryptocurrencies.

User-friendliness
All your trading functions from a single menu. You can also place your most frequently used commands on the toolbar.

MetaTrader 5 Features

MetaTrader 5 supports the advanced MQL5 (MetaQuotes Language 5), which is the primary programming language for the development of ﬁnancial applications. MQL5 is more advanced and has a faster development cycle (allowing for easier optimisation) than its predecessor, MQL4 for the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform. MQL5 is based on the popular C++ programming language and it can help create the following on MetaTrader 5 trading platform:

Expert Advisors (EAs)- EAs are programmes that make it possible to apply automated trading strategies in the forex market.
Custom Indicators-MetaTrader 5 platform offers a choice of built-in technical indicators, but with MT5, traders can also develop their own custom mathematical tools to perform any analytical operation based on a set of deﬁned conditions.
Scripts-Scripts refer to an application that can be programmed in order to perform any function on MetaTrader 5 platform. This can, for example, include a script to delete all the indicators on a chart or there can be a script to close all pending orders.
Libraries. These are sets of custom functions that are designed to store and easily distribute parts of custom applications that are commonly used on MetaTrader 5 platform.

Here are the main features of the AvaTrade MetaTrader 5 trading platform:

Multi-asset trading (Forex, Stock, Index, Commodity, Cryptocurrency and ETF CFDs)
Inter-account funds transfer
One-click trading
EA functionality
12 timeframes
3 charts (line, bar and candlesticks) with direct trading from the charts
38 built-in indicators
37 graphical objects
1 single login across all your trading platforms
Guaranteed full data back-up and security
6 pending order types
Trading history information
Micro lots available
Internal mailing system
News streaming
Multi-threaded strategy tester
Built-in MT5 and MQL5 help guides

MetaTrader 5 Accessibility

How to Use MT5 on PC

Click on the AvaTrade MetaTrader 5 download link
Run the ava5setup.exe ﬁle
Enter your real or demo account login information
Begin trading

AvaTrade MetaTrader 5 minimum system requirements

Window 7 or higher (Windows 10 64-bit recommended)
Pentium 4/Athlon 64 processor or higher

Web

The AvaTrade MetaTrader 5 web platform allows you to trade directly from your browser. To access it, simply open MetaTrader 5 page on the AvaTrade website and click on ‘Web’. Enter your trading account login credentials and begin trading. You can use any browser or operating system, and you only need internet connection in order to trade.

Key Features:

Real-time quotes in MarketWatch
Reliable data protection
Compatibility with Windows, macOS and Linux

Mobile Devices

The AvaTrade MetaTrader 5 platform is available for both Android and iOS mobile devices. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, download MetaTrader 5 by MetaQuotes Software Corp. You can then log into your account by selecting your broker & server and login details.